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Unscientific poll. Is PBIS helping or hurting?

by Is it just me?

Nov 25, 2016

I don't know how many of you are implementing PBIS but we have for a few years and while our administration reports far fewer office referrals, the reality is that behavior in our school has digressed by leaps and bounds.

So I'm curious. If your school has it could your rate it on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being has really hurt and 5 being ...See More

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Just me On 11/25/16, Is it just me ? for Just me wrote: > On 11/25/16, Just me wrote: >> On 11/25/16, Is it just me? wrote: >>> I don't know how many of you are implementing PBIS but >> we >>> have for a few years and while our administration reports >>> far fewer office referrals, the reality is that behavior >...See MoreOn 11/25/16, Is it just me ? for Just me wrote: > On 11/25/16, Just me wrote: >> On 11/25/16, Is it just me? wrote: >>> I don't know how many of you are implementing PBIS but >> we >>> have for a few years and while our administration reports >>> far fewer office referrals, the reality is that behavior >>> in our school has digressed by leaps and bounds. >>> >>> So I'm curious. If your school has it could your rate it >>> on a scale of 1 to 5 with 1 being has really hurt and 5 >>> being has really helped? >>> >>> For me, I'd rate it a 1 >>> >> I say it depends on if it's used correctly. I just > transferred >> from one PBIS school to another. At my previous school >> there as much more "buy in" from the staff and >> administration - PBIS expectations were constantly being >> reinforced, check in/check out was used daily with the >> borderline students, and the students truly understood the >> program. Behavior referrals went way down. At my new >> school it's a joke. Behavior is awful - the program is not >> used correctly. So I would rank it a 5 - If used the way > it's >> supposed to be used. A 1/waste of time if not.... > > What is this check in/check out of which you speak?

Check-in/Check out is used with the students who continually have behavior issues. A student is referred for check in/check out by the teacher, the parent has to sign permission....The student checks in with a staff member who is assigned the check in/check out position (in my case it was the music teacher) upon arrival to school. The student gets a sheet that he/she has to take with him throughout the day. Sort of like a behavior contract. The student's day is broken down on the sheet with the daily schedule: recess, lunch, math, specials, etc. and then there is a break-down of four or five desired behaviors (listened to the teacher, stayed on task, keeps hands to himself, etc.) After the scheduled time the teacher circles a 2, 1, or 0 for how the student did during that time and with the behaviors. (It sounds like a lot, but it literally only takes a few seconds for the teacher to complete....). At the end of the day the student goes back to the check in/check out teacher with his report who counts up his points. Usually the goal is 85&37;. If the student meets his goal, he is given a prize/or it could be a sticker on a chart that goes towards a prize once a larger number of points are attained. The student takes his report home and gets it signed by his parent and returns it the next day to the check in/check out teacher who then gives him a new sheet for that day. At my school of 550 students there were probably about 20 students on the program. It's an important part of PBIS so I'm surprised you haven't heard of it....It did wonders for most of the students, but, of course, not for all. Hope this helps!

Nov 27, 2016

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Is it just me On 11/27/16, Just me wrote:
> On 11/25/16, Is it just me ? for Just me wrote:
>> On 11/25/16, Just me wrote:
>>> On 11/25/16, Is it just me? wrote:
>>>> I don't know how many of you are implementing PBIS but
>>> we
>>>> have for a few years and while our administration
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Nov 29, 2016

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So are there really other jobs that could contribute to TRS?

by Staying positive

Nov 22, 2016

Well, pretty much just that question. Are there other jobs that would count towards the Teacher Retirement System? I thought it was separate from the State Retirement System... or do some jobs count and some do not. I'm pretty sure being a Title One teacher would count or a teacher's assistant. The only other thing I can see myself doing is Title O...See More

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Ready to move on On 11/23/16, There right now too. wrote:
> On 11/23/16, not correct wrote:
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>>> I have done this. Unfortunately, If I don't teach the
>>> full eight years (to get to 30 years)the reduction is
>>> drastic. I checked what would happen at reduced
>>> retirement and there is over a tho...See More

Nov 23, 2016

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A It's disheartening to hear so many people feeling so down about our job. Worse still, no one cares except us.

I really think a big part of this issue is that consequences essentially don't exist anymore, so kids just do whatever they please.

As for the BIG reduction in retirement benefits -- yeah, I can relate. I'm not heading o...See More

Nov 23, 2016

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Leaving teaching

by Ready to move on

Nov 22, 2016

I am in my 23rd year, I am going to leave after Christmas. I'm ready for a new start. I am not going to retire "early" I am resigning. I don't want to touch my retirement, I want to leave that in there. But how does that work out later in years to come. Do I then at whatever time that is, let the state know I want to retire?

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ready to move on On 11/22/16, understand wrote: > On 11/22/16, Ready to move on wrote: >> I am in my 23rd year, I am going to leave after >> Christmas. I'm ready for a new start. I am not going to >> retire "early" I am resigning. I don't want to touch my >> retirement, I want to leave that in there. But how does >> that w...See More

Nov 22, 2016

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jean On 11/22/16, ready to move on wrote: > On 11/22/16, understand wrote: >> On 11/22/16, Ready to move on wrote: >>> I am in my 23rd year, I am going to leave after >>> Christmas. I'm ready for a new start. I am not going to >>> retire "early" I am resigning. I don't want to touch my >>> retiremen...See More

Nov 22, 2016

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Dr.'s note for sick day????

by Frustrated

Nov 10, 2016

I just transferred to a school system in NC from another NC system. I put in for a sick day two weeks ago for an out of town appointment (not a doctor appt....but a bank appointment.) In my previous district it was no questions asked when someone put in for a sick day (as long as he/she took all necessary steps for a sub, didn't abuse it, etc.) How...See More

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abc You are absolutely correct. However, the op is asking what
to do now that the admin has called her out on it. I think
this is typical bullying. Admin probably knew full well
there was no dr note available. I have never never been
asked for a note. I guess the best response would be what
the other advice was.

If you didn't v...See More

Nov 16, 2016

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A I think this is typical bullying.

Eh, gotta disagree. The OP admits she was using a sick day when she was actually keeping an appointment -- did she say at the bank? That's misuse of benefits, not bullying.

Nov 20, 2016

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health insurance

by teacher wondering

Nov 18, 2016

I was wondering if I have 22 years (I'm a mid 40's wife) in with the state, and I leave, can I still take advantage of the health insurance, since I have my 20 years in?

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teacher wondering On 11/20/16, hopefully wrote: > Yes- as long as the General Assembly Assembly does not > change the rules. > >> >> So does this mean when I reach 50 in 5 years...I can go >> back > to >> using the state insurance that I earned with my 21+ years >> of service? I know!!! Isn't that the truth...all so scary wh...See More

Nov 20, 2016

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A So does this mean when I reach 50 in 5 years...I can go
back to using the state insurance that I earned with my
21+ years of service?

I think that's a rather risky proposal. If you came in
under the rule saying 50+20 years (it also says 30 years
service at any age)and have been continuously employed,
you're pretty safe ...See More

Nov 20, 2016

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Personal Leave vs Sick Leave - please help!

by Frustrated

Nov 13, 2016

My school district has a policy that personal leave may not be used on a day before a holiday. I had an out-of-town appointment the day before Veterans' Day. Because of the policy I took a sick day - making sure everything was covered with a substitute, etc. Now I'm being told I have to have a doctor's note for the sick day because it was scheduled...See More

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Staying positive Correcting word towards end of my response. Replace "bad" with "bat".

On 11/13/16, Staying positive wrote: > That policy is actually quite standard across states at > least NC and the 3 other states in which I have family in > the education field. > > What's going to be hard for you is that it is already ...See MoreCorrecting word towards end of my response. Replace "bad" with "bat".

On 11/13/16, Staying positive wrote: > That policy is actually quite standard across states at > least NC and the 3 other states in which I have family in > the education field. > > What's going to be hard for you is that it is already done. > Now there is no great solution. If you didn't visit any > doctor's office or the like on that day you will probably > have to be honest that you didn't realize what kind of day > you used was as serious as it is. You would have to be very > contrite and not at all defensive. > > In the future, I know that is policy (regarding the not > around holidays rule) but exceptions can be made if your > principal is notified in advance and he/she recognizes that > there are no alternatives for you. We have the same policy > but one year I had a situation where I had made > unchangeable plans and the start date of our school changed > by several days, causing a conflict. The school calendar > was not amended until May of the year and I had made August > plans (flights, etc.) I brought my situation to my > principal. She explained that the only month I could ever > count on being off was July but I was not defensive and she > went to bad for me with the county and I was given special > permission. > > I had a friend once that had an after-the-fact situation > like yours and she got a reprimand but she didn't get > fired. Of course, we all got sharply worded emails to let > us know not to do the same thing she had. > > I'm sorry. I know it seemed so innocuous at the time. > > > On 11/13/16, Frustrated wrote: >> My school district has a policy that personal leave may > not >> be used on a day before a holiday. I had an out-of-town >> appointment the day before Veterans' Day. Because of the >> policy I took a sick day - making sure everything was >> covered with a substitute, etc. Now I'm being told I have >> to have a doctor's note for the sick day because it was >> scheduled ahead of time. My appointment was not with a >> doctor but with something personal. Aren't these policies >> backwards? How does your district handle this?

Nov 13, 2016

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Amy What's going to be hard for you is that it is already done. Now there is no great solution. If you didn't visit any doctor's office or the like on that day you will probably have to be honest that you didn't realize what kind of day you used was as serious as it is. You would have to be very contrite and not at all defensive.

This is good...See More

Nov 14, 2016

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Govenor, council of state

by TNC

Nov 12, 2016

Well, a big thanks to teachers. You did it again. You managed to help a charter school/voucher promoter/graduate of TFA/ republican get elected a Super of SChools. We barely made it to a new governor, although the present one is tantruming his way out the door. I was not a big fan of Ms Atkinson, but this will be way worse for us. Good luck to you...See More

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Mytake . How much effect do > you think teachers had on last week's elections? Hint: Not > much. > I disagree. I believe McCrory lost because he did not get teacher votes he coul have had if he would have treated us right. They could have put him over the top. That race was very tight!

Nov 14, 2016

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Amy Has a winner officially been named? I hadn't heard that they'd finished cleaning up that mess with the missing votes from -- was it Durham?

Nov 14, 2016

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take a leave of absence

by overworked

Oct 29, 2016

Hi, I am wondering the steps to take to take a leave of absence without actually resigning from my position. My position is effecting my health, state of mind, thought processing and blood pressure. I just don't know where to start and what my options are.

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overworked On 10/31/16, Beth Special Needs wrote: > A question: Is it this year that's getting to you? This group of kids? > We do have a lot of pressure from other sources, but some groups > make that make that pressure easier to withstand. > Just a suggestion: Do you have sick days but up? If so try taking a > few of them. Spread them out or ...See More

Oct 31, 2016

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overworked On 10/31/16, overworked wrote:
> On 10/31/16, Beth Special Needs wrote:
>> A question: Is it this year that's getting to you? This
>> group
> of kids?
>> We do have a lot of pressure from other sources, but
>> some
> groups
>> make that make that pressure easier to withstand. Just...See More

Nov 1, 2016

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Salary

by Hunt

Jul 18, 2016

I'd love to teach closer to Ohio where I'm from. North Carolina sounds like a great place to live, but I will make around 55,700 as a teacher w/ master's goin' into my 9th year (it goes up about 1,500 a year). I wish NC's salary wasn't so stinking low.

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Mike BSC2000 On 7/18/16, Hunt wrote: > I'd love to teach closer to Ohio where I'm from. North > Carolina sounds like a great place to live, but I will > make around 55,700 as a teacher w/ master's goin' into my > 9th year (it goes up about 1,500 a year). I wish NC's > salary wasn't so stinking low.

If you dont like it, dont come. Stay wh...See More

Oct 25, 2016

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Please Sir, some more... On 10/25/16, Mike BSC2000 wrote: > On 7/18/16, Hunt wrote: >> I'd love to teach closer to Ohio where I'm from. North >> Carolina sounds like a great place to live, but I will >> make around 55,700 as a teacher w/ master's goin' into > my >> 9th year (it goes up about 1,500 a year). I wish NC's >> salary wasn't so...See More

Oct 27, 2016

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college algebra

by jackie

Oct 21, 2016

hello is anyone availale to help me with math homework

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teash On 10/21/16, jackie wrote: > hello is anyone availale to help me with math homework

Hey Jackie - this is a board for teachers to discuss their profession. It's not a help board...but I hope you find someone. Try Googling " math homework help" or something similar.

Oct 22, 2016

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